How do you calculate Light Levels?

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Project Question: Measuring the light of the moon. The project says use a camera to find the LV - Light Value. I know how to find the F stop and other value, but how do you convert this into LV? Please help.
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How do you calculate Light Levels?

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I was using the science project on calculating the moon light. It tells you to use a camera to find the light level. It is very vague to say the least. The camera will calculate light levels, but as an F stop and ISO setting.

Can anyone tell me how to use a camera to calculate the LV. Thanks. Tom
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Re: How do you calculate Light Levels?

Post by ScienceExpert123 »

well, if you don't want ISO and other advanced settings, then you can try using a regular disposable camera (don't turn on the flash). What does LV stand for?
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